Op-Ed: Want Stronger Black Families? Invest In Black Fathers

Op-Ed: Want Stronger Black Families? Invest In Black Fathers

By Clinton Boyd, Jr. ·Updated June 15, 2025 I became a father at 15. That’s not just part of my story; it’s the beginning of my purpose. I still remember holding my daughter for the first time, caught between unspeakable joy and the quiet terror of knowing I was responsible for a life so precious. I was a teenager on Chicago’s West Side, in neighborhoods where boys who look like me are pushed to the margins before we even have a chance to become…

The Joys of Being Raised by an Exceptional Black Father - Dallas Weekly

Each year, the celebration of Father’s Day marks a profoundly emotional and sobering holiday for countless individuals and families. For many, Father’s Day is a spiritual day that affirms the relationships between fathers and their children. However, for others, it can be a painful reminder of fragmented relationships. Sadly, in some cases, it’s a day that brings to the surface the “fatherhood wound” — a term that encapsulates the pain, anguish,…

Oluremi Tinubu: Give Men Enabling Environment To Function Effectively

ShareFirst Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called for the creation of an enabling environment that allows men to fully embrace and perform their roles as fathers in society. In her message to commemorate Father’s Day on Sunday, the First Lady applauded Nigerian fathers for their dedication to raising responsible and compassionate children. She also extended her... The post Oluremi Tinubu: Give Men Enabling Environment To Function Effectively  appeared f…

Akmodel Group MD Honours Fathers for Their Leadership, Sacrifice, and Vision

Akmodel Group Managing Director, Builder (Dr.) Abdulhakeem Odegade has joined the world to mark another Father’s Day.

Father’s Day: Families Thrive When Fathers Are Involved — Remi Tinubu

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has commended Nigerian fathers for their dedication to raising responsible children and strengthening the fabric of society, stressing that families, and by extension, the nation, thrive when fathers are actively involved in parenting. In a statement to mark the 2025 Father’s Day, the First Lady celebrated the invaluable contributions of fathers and father figures across the country, including thos…

Fathers — The backbone of families, celebrated today

Today, people in Pakistan and across the globe are observing Father’s Day, a special occasion dedicated to expressing love, gratitude, and respect for fathers and father figures — the unsung heroes of every household who silently sacrifice their comfort for the well-being and success of their children. While much is often said about a mother’s unconditional love, it is equally important to recognize the pivotal role a father plays in the life of…